Origin
New York, MO
Night in New York on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New York, MO to Brentwood, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
250.5 mi
403 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York, MO
Ian Ramírez
Brentwood, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
New York, MO to Brentwood, MO is 250.5 miles and takes about 5h 1m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, and V.F.W. Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward journey across Missouri. With a recommended one-day drive time and a relatively low fuel cost, it's a manageable route for a quick getaway or a practical transit. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.2 miles from New York, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 132.8 mi | 2h 33m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 101.3 mi | 2h 1m |
| V.F.W. Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| MO B | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South McKnight Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Litzsinger Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 132.8 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Brentwood, MO.
1
Start on MO B
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO B
2
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110
133 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
5
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 422
7
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Gravel Road
8
Take the ramp
120 ft
·
3 sec
9
Merge onto US 61
101 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on I 64; US 40
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 30
Toward McKnight Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto South McKnight Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South McKnight Road
13
Turn left onto Litzsinger Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Litzsinger Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
59 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn left
68 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration and 250.5-mile distance, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically along the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for a break around the halfway point. The estimated fuel cost of $39 makes budgeting straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 132.8-mile stretch on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.2 miles from New York, MO, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.2 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New York, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York, MO
This is one driving day of about 250.5 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from New York, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 132.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.2 miles from New York, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 250.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Navigation decision point
5
145 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
248.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
Take the exit toward McKnight Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward McKnight Road
5
249.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m in
|
Litzsinger Road
Turn left onto Litzsinger Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
250.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.16 one way
$78.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.00 | $86.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.21 | $96.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.31 | $110.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.30 | $12.02 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.92 | $10.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.07 | $16.03 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brentwood, MO
Night in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$19
near mile 250.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 132.8 miles. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you progress. The V.F.W. Memorial Highway also contributes to the character of this journey, offering varied driving conditions. It's not a constant interstate grind, but rather a route that allows you to experience different types of roads.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.8 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 248.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 250.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.8 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 145 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 248.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brentwood, MO before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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